Plan your NP journey
Start with the people
you want to care for.
Explore the six population foci in the APRN Consensus Model, with primary and acute care pathways where applicable.
Start with the type of NP
Major Types of NPs
Adult-gerontology
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP (AG-ACNP)
Read about this typeFull article in progress.
Population, degree and specialty are different decisions.
The Consensus Model separates APRN role and population focus from specialty interests. MSN and DNP describe degree routes; they are not additional patient populations.
Use the original NCSBN Consensus Model to understand the framework, then verify current preparation and certification requirements with official sources.